This project has a few good tips and a few bad ones to avoid. You only need to have two tools for this project, a table saw and a router to make a trophy base. I made octagon shapes but you can make any shape you want. Keep it interesting and make it fun.
How To Make The Mini Metal Foundry
https://youtu.be/hHD10DjxM1g
Molten Aluminum Vs 'Spitballs' - SO COOL!!
https://youtu.be/KdpQo3tRPLY